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The Use of Figurative Language as a Comedy in Sierra Godfrey’s A Very Typical Family

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This study aims to analyze the types of figurative language found in the
novel. This study uses descriptive qualitative method and applies the theory
from Godfrey N. Leech about figurative language. The analysis is done by
analyze the types of figurative language such as metaphor, simile, and
hyperbole, understanding their contextual meaning, and explaining how each
one contributes to humor in the story. The results show that similes are often
used to create silly or surprising comparisons, metaphors are used to describe
thoughts and situations in dramatic ways, and hyperboles exaggerate actions
or feelings to make them sound funny. It can be concluded that simile,
metaphor, and hyperbole play an important role in creating humor and
emotional connection in the novel. The author of the novel uses figurative
language to make serious scenes feel easier to understand and more enjoyable
to read.

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BSI-2025-HER t

Publisher

Makassar : FAH. Adab & Humaniora UIN ALauddin., 2025

Collation

x, 60 hal :Ilus :, 30 cm

Language

English

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BSI-2025-HER t

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Subject(s)

figurative language
hyperbole
Metaphor
simile
comedy-- humor

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